Please welcome our newest members!
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Diane Brazeau
Earth In Mind Designs
Ottawa, Canada
http://www.earthinminddesigns.com
I’ve been making jewellery as a hobby for a couple of years, but
recently graduated frem Revere Academy (JTI) and am starting to make
jewellery full-time. I’m currently struggling to set up a complete
workshop though… 
Diane
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Patricia Vaupel De Franco
De Franco Designs
El Paso, Texas. USA
I have a small studio in El Paso, Texas. My friend Susan and I create
pieces that reflect a good “marriage” of our work. Susan is an
exceptional beader and I design and make silver or gold
embellishments such as clasps, pendants, and other findings. I have
no formal education in the jewelry business except a love for it.
After Sept. 11, I lost my job (Duty Free Business) and decided to do
what I love to do and hope I could make some money. So far so good.
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Ivi Daborn
Wolfville, Nova Scotia. Canada
I have been making sterling silver jewelry for over 30 years. I like
to use local stones, such as agates and amethysts, whenever possible.
I collect stones from local beaches and ocean shores, then cut and
polish them. Once the stones have been shaped and polished into
cabochons, I design my jewelry around the stones. I fabricate one-
of- a- kind rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, pins, and
cufflinks. I also make pieces for customers who bring me their own
gems and design ideas. I buy a variety of stones from around the
world. I love to travel and whenever I do, I tend to look for local
stones for my jewelry. So far, Australian opals are still one of my
favorite stones.
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Robin Eastman
Takoma Park, MD. USA
I’m just getting back into metal work after not doing anything with
it since college. What motivated me to start now was a desire to
make our wedding rings, but there is a lot more I want to do!
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Trace Carpenter
Cedar Hill, TX. USA
Graduate Gemologist/Custom Jeweler.
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Arden Sheryl McInnes
Erickson, Canada
I enjoy making fused glass pendants. Interested in sharing ideas and
learning new techniques.
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Jan Mohini Ferguson
Venice, CA. USA
I am taking classes in smithing and lampwork. I work with seed
beads, crystals, and semi-precious gems. I have been making jewelry
for four years trying to discover my niche.
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Norine Fisher
Modesto, CA. USA
Hello, I’ll probably just “lurk” for awhile. I have little formal
training so probably will end up with more questions than
contributions. Thanks for providing such interesting articles.
Norine